Carl A. Thome

Carl A. Thome, 88, of Elyria, died Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at his residence. He was born September 10, 1919 in Avon. Mr. Thome retired from Parker Hannifin in 1982, following 43 years of service, where he was a a machine setup man. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, and enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and time with family.

He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; Lawrence, Anthony, Joseph, Bernard, Colletta, Clarabelle, Marion, and Arlene.

Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Friday, October 5, 2007 at the Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home at Chestnut Ridge Rd. at State Rt. 57, Elyria, where closing prayers will be held at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, October 6, 2007. A Funeral Mass will be at 10 A.M. Friday, October 5, 2007 at St. Agnes Church, 611 Lake Ave., Elyria. The Rev. Albert A. Krupp, Pastor, will celebrate Mass. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.